Going through the process of divorce can be enough to give you a headache, but when your spouse goes “missing” it can become a real nightmare. This is especially true when you are busy trying to move on with your life, and you have no idea where your spouse has...

If you are experiencing violence in the home, you may be able to access support services that provide assistance in dealing with the impacts of family and domestic violence. Our family lawyers are here to help. Given the often limited availability of these services,...

We have previously discussed how a superannuation fund is included in your property settlement, in the same way as all other assets you own here. However the treatment of your superannuation may differ depending on the type of superannuation fund you hold....

The short answer is it won’t. The clauses in the Family Law Act relating to spousal maintenance and property division between married spouses already have corresponding clauses for de-facto couples (whether heterosexual or same-sex). So even before the changes were...

First of all, don’t worry, you are not alone. We hear this more often than you might think. In order to apply for a divorce in Australia, you must produce a copy of your marriage certificate. If you were married in Australia and have misplaced your marriage...

We are often asked about property settlements and pets. Our pets are treated very differently to our children when a relationship breaks down, and the Court will not make orders stating that you and your ex-partner must share the care of your pets. Although they mean...